General

See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.

Location

See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached on the front downtube.

Abbreviated VIN

An abbreviated VIN showing the vehicle model, engine type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the crankcase between the engine cylinders.

NOTE

Always give the full 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.

1	Stamped VIN
2	VIN label

Figure 1. VIN Locations

Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2020 Trike Models

Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2020 Trike Models

POSITION	DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE VALUES
1	World manufacturer identifier	1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States 5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States or Thailand for sale outside of the United States 932=Originally manufactured in Brazil MEG=Originally manufactured in India MLY=Originally manufactured in Thailand
2	Motorcycle type	1=Heavyweight motorcycle (901 cm³ or larger)
3	Model	See VIN model table
4	Engine type	F=Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight^™ 114 Engine, 1868 cm³ P=Milwaukee-Eight^™ 114 Engine, 1868 cm³
5	Calibration/configuration, introduction	1=Domestic (DOM) 2=California (CAL) 3=Canada (CAN) 4=HDI 5=Japan (JPN) 6=Australia (AUS) 7=Brazil (BRZ) 8=Asia Pacific (APC) 9=India (IND) 0=ASEAN (AZN) A=China (CHN)
6	VIN check digit	Can be 0-9 or X
7	Model year	L=2020
8	Assembly plant	B=York, PA U.S.A. D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD) N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari) S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand
9	Sequential number	Varies

Table 2. VIN Model Codes: Trike Models

CODE	MODEL	CODE	MODEL
MA	FLHTCUTG Tri Glide^® Ultra	MC	FLRT Freewheeler